Multiple alignment connector ferrule

Details Multiple alignment connector ferrule Multiple alignment connector ferrule

1997-06-13

1999-07-06

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

385 60, G02B 638

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059206705

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber connector ferrule that satisfies the existing need for providing an easy to manufacture, inexpensive optical connector having multiple alignment methods is provided. In particular, an optical fiber connector ferrule having a fiber engaging and alignment surface for engaging and aligning at least one optical fiber is provided. The ferrule also has a connector engagement surface. Additionally, the connector ferrule of the present invention has the capability of providing multiple alignment methods for providing compatibility with many different connector devices. Examples of the multiple alignment methods include ball and socket alignment, pin and socket alignment, and edge alignment methods.

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